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Prof. Dr. Robert Gasik
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Department of Neuroorthopedics and Neurology Clinic and Polyclinic, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 02-637 Warsaw, Poland
Interests: spinal surgery; spinal disorders; back pain; sacroiliac joint

Dr. Kamil Koszela
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Department of Neuroorthopedics and Neurology Clinic and Polyclinic, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 02-637 Warsaw, Poland
Interests: spinal disorders; back pain; neck pain; musculoskeletal disorders

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Dear Colleagues,

Back pain syndrome is a very common phenomenon and has become a civilization disease. This problem affects a large group of patients. Due to the lack of regular sports activity and a sedentary lifestyle, this problem is starting to affect younger and younger patients. Therefore, it requires the implementation of proper diagnostics and safe treatment. Moreover, the prevention of musculoskeletal diseases is very important. In this Special Issue, we would like to publish articles on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine.

First of all, we are interested in the latest diagnostic and therapeutic trends in diseases of the musculoskeletal system based on evidence-based medicine (EBM).

Prof. Dr. Robert Gasik
Dr. Kamil Koszela
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Keywords

spinal surgery
back pain
neck pain
low back pain
myofascial pain syndrome
MPS
musculoskeletal diseases
greater trochanteric pain syndrome
GTPS
spinal mesotherapy
local intradermal therapy
LIT

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Analysis of Posture Parameters in Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis with the Use of 3D Ultrasound Diagnostics—Preliminary Results

Sandra Trzcińska

Michał Kuszewski

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Kamil Koszela

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(8), 4750; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084750 - 14 Apr 2022

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(1) Background: Idiopathic scoliosis occurs in 2 to 4% of children between 10 and 16 years of age. Due to the harmfulness of radiological examination, non-invasive devices, including the 3D ultrasound technology and Scolioscan apparatus, are more and more frequently used for postural diagnostics. The aim of the study was to analyze the parameters of posture in patients with idiopathic scoliosis with the use of 3D ultrasound diagnostics. (2) Methods: The study included 20 girls, aged 10 to 16 years, with double-curve idiopathic scoliosis (the value of primary curve ranged from 25–50°), types I and II according to King–Moe classification. On the basis of X-ray scan, the Cobb angle of primary and secondary curves was assessed, the skeletal maturity was evaluated with the Risser test, and the type of scoliosis was determined. The girls participated in a 3-week rehabilitation program. The examinations were performed before and after therapy. A scoliometer was used for measurements. Each of the participants underwent individual therapy. The three-plane approach to asymmetric exercises was based largely on positions that included primary curve correction with hypercorrection of the secondary curve. (3) Results: After the therapy, values of trunk rotation angles and the angle of scoliotic curvature of secondary curve were significantly lower than before the therapy, except for the value of the primary curve angle. The parameters measured by X-ray were significantly and positively related to the results obtained with the scoliometer and the scolioscan. (4) Conclusions: The application of therapy that takes into account summing parameters may prevent the deterioration of the secondary curve when treating patients with idiopathic scoliosis. The observed correlations between the parameters of the radiological examination, the scoliometer, and the scolioscan prove the possibility of their interchangeable application in the assessment of effects of the therapy. Three-dimensional ultrasound diagnostics may become an alternative to radiological examination in assessing the treatment effects of patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Spinal and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment)

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